Odds are you'll need to run a new 240V circuit. If you do that, you can buy that type of socket in the parts aisle at HD. Call an electrician. You might also be able to get someone to wire on a standard dryer plug onto your washing machine, but then you wouldn't be able to plug in your dryer.
A convertor probably won't work without a voltage step-up transformer. Also, if the washing machine is rated to consume more than 1800 W or 1800 VA or has a current draw of more than 15A, then it will flip the breaker on a standard 15A circuit... so don't even waste your time looking into an adapter or convertor if that is the case. (Check the manufacturer label on the back.)
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